Wendy’s Chili Recipe

This Wendy’s chili recipe is a hearty copycat version of the famous restaurant favorite. Made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and classic chili seasonings, it delivers rich flavor and a satisfying texture that’s perfect for family dinners, game days, or meal prep. Discover more flavorful recipes like Wendy’s Chili Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 (14-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 cup water
• 2 (1.25-ounce) packages mild chili seasoning mix
• 1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar, or more to taste

Directions

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the ground beef and cook until the bottom is browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Break the beef into crumbles and continue cooking until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Add the celery, onion, and green bell pepper.
• Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and water.
• Break up any large pieces of stewed tomatoes with a spoon.
• Add the chili seasoning mix and stir well.
• Stir in the kidney beans and pinto beans, including their liquid.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Bring the chili to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the white vinegar just before serving.
• Serve hot with shredded cheese or diced onions if desired.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings